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Pig Pen

Standing naked in front of the mirror
Trying so hard to find the zipper on this costume
This fat suit!
This skin I'm forced to live in
So I can, finally, step out and set down
The burdens of the sins that my skin has committed 
I look at my reflection in the eyes
"I really don't hate you - I just need space"
I need space from the very "thing" that I myself created
The fat little greed monster that eats attention like a snack cake
The same pathetic whore that confuses lustful affection for a tender, loving, heartfelt embrace
The very same ugly troll standing naked in front of the mirror

Copyright © John Kristopher Mathis | Year Posted 2019

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/14/2019 3:54:00 AM - Writing poems can make weeds become the most beautiful rose, John :) - Set goals that are realistic ... small steps gradually become big ... :) - You have brought light to a topic that many struggle with, very well written :) - Welcome to P-Soup :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply John Kristopher Mathis Date: 8/14/2019 2:35:00 PM Thank you very much for your comment! You're right, just a little bit at a time will do the trick :) Thanks for the welcome :)

Line Gauthier Date: 8/14/2019 12:04:00 AM Wow - what an impactful poem. You know how to pack a punch, John. Well penned. Login to Reply John Kristopher Mathis Date: 8/14/2019 2:18:00 AM Thank you very much, Line! I appreciate your comments.

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/13/2019 9:09:00 PM Whoa! I can feel the pain in front of that mirror (which doesn't lie),... and it even resonates, as I have my own 'pig pen' to deal with. Here's to a slimmed-down pen! Best wishes and welcome to Poetry Soup! ~ Gershon Login to Reply John Kristopher Mathis Date: 8/14/2019 2:17:00 AM Thanks for the welcome! And here’s to you. Cheers! Best wishes to you as well!

Sandra Adams Date: 8/12/2019 8:22:00 PM wow...another powerful poem...we are our own worst critics...i take this as looking down on ones self...i have a few like this, never like the mirrors image before me....good write! :) Login to Reply John Kristopher Mathis Date: 8/12/2019 11:37:00 PM Yep!! We often have the most marsh view of ourselves! Thank you for your comments!